Groundbreaking ceremony for new Indigenous Women and Children’s Shelter
BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – The community of Beausoleil First Nation is pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Indigenous Women and Children’s Shelter,...
Rick Garrick Debwewin Citation recipient for excellence in journalism
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (June 25, 2024) – Journalist Rick Garrick, member of Lac Seul First Nation, has been selected for this year’s Debwewin Citation for...
Canada Post unveils Indigenous Leaders stamp series honouring Anishinaabe Water Walker
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — A new stamp paying tribute to the late Grandmother Water Walker Josephine Mandamin-baa was unveiled by Canada Post on...
Land stewardship in Indigenous communities: GIS for Anishinabek Nation
By Rosalyn Laiken ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – Stewards of the land unite with mapping technology in the Anishinabek Nation, which comprises 39 member First Nations,...
Kenjgewin Teg launches its Indigenous/Anishinabek research presence in Ontario
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION, ON (June 11, 2024) – Four Kenjgewin Teg researchers presented brief summaries of their latest research project findings to members of the...
50 years of friendship celebrated at the 16th Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— The 16th Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow wow began with a Sunrise Ceremony at 5:30 am to start off a weekend...
Wilson-Raybould receives Honourary Doctor of Letters
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY – The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould (Puglass) received an honourary Doctor of Letters from Nipissing University on June 13 in North...
The importance of words a highlight at the upcoming Miss Indigenous Canada Pageant
By Kelly Anne Smith CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION— Spoken word poet Sarah Lewis of Curve Lake First Nation is vying for the title of Miss...
Weengushk International Film Festival announces 2024 programming
LITTLE CURRENT – Artistic Director Dr. Shirley Cheechoo CM is pleased to announce programming for the 7th Annual Weengushk International Film Festival (WIFF) taking place...
Board game creator inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations
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Campus virtual tours translated into Anishinaabemowin
KITCHENER – Virtual tours of Conestoga College campuses are now available in the Indigenous language of Anishinaabemowin, considered an endangered language because it is no...
Garden River First Nation member captures Memorial Cup with Saginaw Spirit
By Sam Laskaris SAGINAW, MI – A Garden River First Nation member is among those who have captured the top prize in Canadian junior hockey...
Anishinabek Nation celebrates Anishinaabe Giizhigad
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — The Anishinabek Nation’s Anishinaabe Giizhigad celebration featured Seven-Pointed Star Clan System Teachings led by Gordon Waindubence Jr. and Anishinaabemowin teachings...
Boxing kwe staying ringside in the Miss Indigenous Canada competition
By Kelly Anne Smith AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Boxing put the young police officer on the right path, so Sereena Nahmabin is giving back to her home...
one KWE owner designs and creates the National Lacrosse League Cup
By Rick Garrick M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION — one KWE owner Kathryn Corbiere recently designed and created the National Lacrosse League (NLL) Cup that was presented...